A strange thing happens to food when you become a runner - it reinvents itself as "fuel" or even "nutrition".

Gill South bites the bullet and decides to join a gym in a bid to build up her general health and fortify her immune system.

It's better to linger in the supermarket queue, decides Wendyl Nissen.

Every drink has its day and thinks this is the day to sip a smooth spirit.

Balance is the key ingredient in any good brew, points out Don Kavanagh.

Wendyl Nissen gets in touch with her spiritual, caring side on a trip to India.

Gill South gets her swimming togs on and jumps into the pool to try Zumba - aqua style - with a mixed bag of results.

Raising money for charity will give you extra motivation to slip on your trainers and get out for a run.

If you've booked a table but can't make it let the venue know, writes Don Kavanagh.

The executive chef of dine by Peter Gordon at SkyCity answers your cuisine questions.

Kids' shoes needn't cost a bomb, writes Scott Kara.

Disaster or 'grief' tourism: a travel trend sweeping the world, proving there's no scene so grim that hordes of tourists won't want to visit and take photos.

I'm a huge fan of New Zealand wine and I love everything about the variety, quality and sheer exuberance of our vineyards, but sometimes it's nice to remind yourself of what else is available.

We're stuck in the past this month, or so it would seem from our selection of hot new novels.